Suchika Tariyal Wins Historic MMA Bronze — India’s First Asian Games MMA Medal | Sep 21
Suchika Tariyal Wins Historic MMA Bronze — India’s First Ever Asian Games MMA Medal!
September 21, 2026 | Asian Games 2026, Nagoya/Aichi
India made history on September 21 at the Asian Games 2026 as Suchika Tariyal won a Bronze Medal in Women’s Traditional 60kg Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) — India’s first ever Asian Games MMA medal.
Result
| Event | Athlete | Country | Result | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Traditional 60kg MMA | Suchika Tariyal | 🇮🇳 India | Drew with Hui Hoon Teo (Singapore) — lost weight tiebreak by ~700g | 🥉 Bronze |
How the Bronze Was Won
Suchika Tariyal fought Hui Hoon Teo of Singapore in the Women’s Traditional 60kg semi-final. The bout ended in a draw, and with no clear winner on points, the lighter athlete was declared the winner — Teo edged it by approximately 700 grams lighter weight, forcing Tariyal into the bronze medal position. Nevertheless, the bronze medal still stands as a monumental achievement for Indian MMA.
India’s Historic Moment
This bronze medal is India’s first ever medal in Mixed Martial Arts at the Asian Games. MMA was introduced as an Asian Games sport only recently, making this achievement all the more remarkable for Indian combat sports.
🥉 Suchika Tariyal — Bronze Medal, Women’s Traditional 60kg MMA, Sep 21, 2026
Asian Games 2026 MMA Women’s 60kg Podium
| Medal | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 Gold | TBC | — |
| 🥈 Silver | TBC | — |
| 🥉 Bronze | Suchika Tariyal | 🇮🇳 India |
| 🥉 Bronze | Hui Hoon Teo | 🇸🇬 Singapore |
